Show Me Today - The Voice of Missouri

As students return to school, many families feel both hopeful and overwhelmed. However, the 2025 Suicide Prevention & 988 Guide for Missouri schools is bringing critical support at a pivotal time.

Katie Epema from DESE is here to tell us what’s new in this guide and why students, parents, and educators should feel encouraged today.

Missouri 988 sponsors this segment.

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A new study shows a 2019 Missouri law expanding mammogram coverage boosted breast cancer screening rates – especially for Medicaid patients.

Alisa Nelson talks to Dr. Amy Patel, of the Breast Care Center at Liberty Hospital, who says the law is a good step in lowering Missouri’s high breast cancer rate.

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New research shows a jump in the number of women leaving the workforce.

Alisa Nelson chats with Wendy Doyle, of women’s advocacy nonprofit United WE in Kansas City, says the organization’s data shows women are three times more likely than men to leave the workforce because of childcare. 

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The Gateway Arch is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, and a new mural will soon add to its story.

Local artist Jillian Kaye was chosen as the winner of the Gateway Arch National Park Research Center Mural Competition, organized by the Jefferson National Parks Association. Her design, inspired by postage stamps, weaves together some of the most powerful chapters in American history, from the Lewis and Clark expedition to the fight for freedom led by Dred and Harriet Scott.

Joining us today are Jillian and JNPA President and CEO David Grove to talk about the mural, the contest, and what it means for St. Louis.

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The Missouri Department of Transportation reports that Missouri is trending towards a decline in roadway fatalities for the third straight year.  

Currently down 2% from last year, Jon Nelson, State Highway Safety and Traffic Engineer at MoDOT, says it is important to maintain this trend as we head into the busy driving season of post-Labor Day, football tailgates, and the holiday season. 

He joins Cameron Conner on Show Me Today. 

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Missouri has a new director of the state Public Defender System.

Alisa Nelson chats with Matthew Crowell, who talks about his goals to recruit and retain more workers, and the funding he needs state lawmakers to release to get this accomplished. 

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In roughly three months, Missouri residents won’t have to leave the state to bet on their favorite sports teams.

Marshall Griffin talked with Missouri Gaming Commission Chair Jan Zimmerman about how preparations are going for the start of sports betting in the Show-Me State.

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Back in the 80s and 90s, there was a reality TV sports competition called ‘American Gladiators,’ with super-sized athletes wearing patriotic spandex and taking on average contestants. One of those contestants is a familiar face around the Missouri Capitol – Police Chief Zim Schwartze.

Alisa Nelson talks to the chief, who ended Zap’s perfect joust record, and apparently, that’s not the only thing Zim zapped out of Zap.

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A federal law enforcement agent is urging parents to have “open conversations” with their kids about the dangers of drug use as they return to school.

Marshall Griffin talked with Michael Davis, who’s the Special Agent in Charge for the DEA’s St. Louis division.

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When it comes to football season, the food is just as important as the action on the field.

Megan Day of Burnt Finger BBQ joins us just in time for Mizzou’s season opener and shares her winning playbook of recipes and tailgating tips guaranteed to fire up fans and your friends before kickoff.

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